The collateral cartilages have how many ligaments?

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Collateral cartilages are stabilized by ligamentous attachments on both sides. On each side there is a dorsal collateral ligament and a palmar (plantar) collateral ligament that anchor the cartilage to the surrounding structures. With both the medial and the lateral sides, that gives four ligaments in total. This setup helps hold the collateral cartilages in place to support the hoof while still allowing a bit of movement at the coffin joint.